Plus500 vs Webull: Which Broker Suits You?
Plus500 scores 3.0 and Webull 3.6 out of 5 on our published methodology. Plus500 leads on Regulation & Trust; Webull leads on Costs & Fees, Platform & Tools and Asset Range, and they tie on Account Access & Support. Both accept clients in other countries.
Higher overall score
Webull
3.6/5
Best for: Commission-free US trading & charting
Read the full Webull review →Score by score
Each category is scored 1–5 using our published methodology. The overall score is the plain average of the first five; ease of use is shown separately.
Key facts side by side
| Plus500 | Webull | |
|---|---|---|
| What you own | CFDs only | Real assets |
| Available assets | CFDs on shares, indices, forex, commodities and crypto | Stocks, ETFs, options, plus some crypto and bonds |
| Regulated by | FCA, ASIC, CySEC, MAS and others | SEC, FINRA, SIPC |
| Stands out for | A simple proprietary platform backed by an LSE-listed parent | Charting and paper trading well beyond what a free app usually offers |
| Watch out for | No real asset ownership at all, and no MT4 or MT5 | No mutual funds, and its ownership history has drawn US scrutiny |
| Accepts clients in | The UK, the EU and other countries | The US and other countries |
Is Plus500 cheaper than Webull?
On our Costs & Fees score, Webull rates 5/5 against Plus500’s 3/5, so it is generally the cheaper of the two for the costs we assess: commissions, spreads, currency conversion and account fees. Fees differ by country and account type and change often, so check both brokers’ current price lists before you choose.
Which is safer, Plus500 or Webull?
Plus500 is regulated by FCA, ASIC, CySEC, MAS and others; Webull by SEC, FINRA, SIPC. Plus500 scores higher on our Regulation & Trust measure (4/5 against 3/5). Which company holds your account, and which investor compensation scheme covers it, depends on where you live. Compensation schemes cover a broker failing, never investment losses.
Which is better for beginners?
On ease of use for a beginner, which sits outside the overall score, Plus500 scores 3/5 and Webull 3/5. Neither has a clear edge for a first account. Beginners should know that CFDs are leveraged derivatives rather than ownership, and that most retail accounts trading them lose money.
Who each one tends to suit
Plus500
- Tends to suit
- Simple CFD trading
- Stands out for
- A simple proprietary platform backed by an LSE-listed parent
- Watch out for
- No real asset ownership at all, and no MT4 or MT5
Webull
- Tends to suit
- Commission-free US trading & charting
- Stands out for
- Charting and paper trading well beyond what a free app usually offers
- Watch out for
- No mutual funds, and its ownership history has drawn US scrutiny
More head-to-heads
Scores and facts come from our own reviews as of September 2026 and follow one published methodology. Plain Investor has no commercial relationship with either broker. This is general education, not personal financial advice. Fees, features and regulation change, so confirm current terms with each broker before opening an account.